Bronx Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

A moped rider was ejected and severely injured when an unlicensed sedan driver disregarded traffic control and sped on East Tremont Avenue. The sedan struck the moped’s left front quarter, demolishing the smaller vehicle and leaving the rider semiconscious with full-body contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, unlicensed and traveling north, failed to obey traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. This driver struck the moped, also traveling north, impacting the moped’s left front quarter panel and demolishing it. The moped rider, a male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including contusions and bruises. He was semiconscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic laws and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries after a collision with an SUV on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, striking the bicyclist head-on in broad daylight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:01 on Edison Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male bicyclist was riding eastbound when he was struck by a southbound 2013 Nissan SUV. Both vehicles collided front-to-front. The bicyclist was ejected and rendered unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, yet disregarded traffic control, causing the severe injury to the young bicyclist. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver failure to comply with traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and incoherence after a collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant damage to the left side of parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near East Tremont Avenue at 1:00 AM. The collision involved three vehicles: two sedans and one SUV, all traveling east. One sedan was moving straight ahead when it struck parked vehicles, impacting the left rear quarter panel of a Honda sedan and the left side doors of an Audi SUV. The driver, a 40-year-old male occupant of a sedan, was injured with back pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage primarily to the left side doors of the parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx. The 27-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane markings as a key factor. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on Waterbury Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west. The 27-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor to the collision, highlighting a systemic danger in roadway design. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one SUV, which was parked before the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the hazardous lane markings that contributed to this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan sustained left side damage. The bicyclist suffered lower arm injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on East Tremont Avenue collided with a parked GMC sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, with damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was conscious and complained of internal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe control or awareness. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers posed to vulnerable road users by vehicle interactions even with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the front right bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard was making a right turn when it struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver’s turn. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Subaru sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep swung right on Middletown Road. Its bumper smashed a young man’s face. Blood spilled. The man stood, conscious, pain etched in every breath. Four inside the car rolled on, untouched. The sedan bore no scar. The street bore the wound.

A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial bleeding when a Jeep sedan making a right turn struck him with its left front bumper on Middletown Road, according to the police report. The report states the man remained upright and conscious after the impact, though blood poured from his face. Four occupants inside the Jeep felt nothing, and the vehicle itself showed no damage. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn' and notes the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the collision and the physical toll on the pedestrian, while the driver’s actions—turning right—set the stage for the impact. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian behavior contributed to the crash. The pain remained on the street, unshared by those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changing lanes struck a northbound e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention and executed an unsafe lane change. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan had one occupant, and the e-scooter driver was unlicensed according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard struck an obstacle, impacting its right front quarter panel. Three passengers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited improper lane markings and glare as contributing factors, highlighting systemic road hazards.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx collided, sustaining damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash occurred at 19:20. Three occupants, aged 30, 33, and 51, were injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. All passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Glare' as contributing factors to the collision, indicating driver challenges in maintaining proper lane position. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were explicitly cited. The injuries to the passengers underscore the impact severity despite restraint use. The data reveals systemic dangers from poor lane markings and environmental conditions on this Bronx roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan parked on Swinton Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The driver and passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors in this Bronx crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:24 on Swinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 2012 Acura sedan, parked and occupied by a female driver and passenger, was hit on its left side doors. Both occupants, a 46-year-old driver and a 34-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to the back and entire body. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factors. The driver of the striking vehicle was traveling eastbound and struck the parked sedan, causing injuries to the occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706749, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV tore through parked cars on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The 35-year-old driver, seatbelted, suffered a crushed arm and shock. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged and the driver bleeding.

According to the police report, at 18:22 near 3883 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling at unsafe speed collided with multiple parked vehicles. The report states, 'an SUV, speeding, tore through parked cars. Steel screamed.' The sole occupant, a 35-year-old man, was belted behind the wheel and sustained crush injuries to his arm, with blood soaking his coat. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver recklessness caused the crash. Several parked cars, including sedans, SUVs, and a pick-up truck, were struck and damaged. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696789, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway when one driver made an improper lane change. A 71-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged on left and right sides, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 12:26. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of one sedan and on the right front bumper of the other. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane usage on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man lost consciousness behind the wheel on Schley Avenue. His sedan slammed into three parked cars. The hood crumpled. No screech, no warning, only silence and a single life ended in the Bronx morning.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver lost consciousness while traveling southwest on Schley Avenue in the Bronx. His sedan veered off course and struck three parked sedans. The report states, 'His sedan veered into three parked cars. The front end folded. He died at the scene. No skid marks. No sound. Just stillness and a crumpled hood.' The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' with 'Illness' also noted. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, who was the sole occupant of the moving vehicle. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers that arise when a driver loses control, even momentarily, in a densely parked urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another sedan from behind on the Bruckner Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash was caused by following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended another sedan on the Bruckner Expressway while both were traveling north. The driver of the rear sedan, a 45-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The front sedan was impacted at its center back end, while the rear sedan struck with its center front end. The crash involved no ejections and no damage to the truck also present in the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but seriously injured. The driver’s actions remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use, signaling, or other factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver violations or errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man driving an SUV struck two parked vehicles on Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx. The driver suffered an eye injury and concussion. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The crash caused left front bumper damage to all vehicles.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Jeep SUV on the Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx collided with two parked vehicles, a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2008 BMW SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining an eye injury and concussion, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, as did the SUV. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred at 10:32 p.m., with the SUV traveling southeast before impact. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a pick-up truck from behind on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were stopped or moving eastbound. No clear driver errors were noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on East Tremont Avenue collided with the center back end of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were either stopped in traffic or moving straight ahead before the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pick-up truck had damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway collided with a tractor truck. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage. The passenger was not ejected and injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of a 2022 sedan was injured during a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck had no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The injured passenger suffered internal complaints and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan driver held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Kia SUV struck two parked SUVs on Balcom Avenue in the Bronx. The Kia driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered bruises and an elbow injury. Both parked vehicles sustained damage. The crash occurred in the late afternoon with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a Kia SUV traveling southeast on Balcom Avenue collided with two parked SUVs, a Ford and a Nissan. The Kia driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The impact points were the left front bumper of the Kia and the left front quarter panel and right rear bumper of the parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the Kia and the front and rear of the parked SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Calhoun Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were making left turns. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The crash involved right front and left rear bumper impacts. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both drivers were making left turns at Calhoun Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries classified as moderate. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each. The injured driver was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15